- Negotiate prices or terms of sales or service agreements.
- Prepare and submit sales contracts for orders.
- Visit establishments to evaluate needs or to promote product or service sales.
- Maintain customer records, using automated systems.
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, or credit terms.
- Quote prices, credit terms, or
Medical sales representative | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Medical sales representatives work for pharmaceutical companies, selling drugs, medicines and medical equipment to health professionals.
Medical sales representatives typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.
As a Medical sales representative you will typically work evenings / weekends.
This occupation tends to be:
Average salary |
21,335 GBP * |
per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Medical sales representative
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23,182 GBP
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19,484 GBP
Average salary for part-time Medical sales representative
Average salary for full-time Medical sales representative
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9,399 GBP
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9,168 GBP
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10,044 GBP
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21,335 GBP
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19,484 GBP
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23,182 GBP
Salary over time for Medical sales representative
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16,475 GBP
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17,044 GBP
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18,052 GBP
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18,643 GBP
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19,713 GBP
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20,523 GBP
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21,335 GBP
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21,260 GBP
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22,766 GBP
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Future outlook for Medical sales representatives
Balanced outlook
1118 000+ jobs available
Very good outlook
4% yearly wage growth (on average)
Fair outlook
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Medical sales representative and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
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Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Medical sales representative. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Medical sales representative interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
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